Asaya Hotel, hotel in Nikkō, Japan
Asaya Hotel is a lodging establishment in the Kinugawa Onsen thermal spring region of Japan. The building features two wings, Hachiban-kan and shuho-kan, with various room types, some offering private outdoor baths on balconies, and two large communal bathing areas for men and women.
The hotel was founded in 1888 and is the oldest lodging place in Kinugawa Onsen. Over more than a century, it has maintained its traditional style while adding modern conveniences.
The hotel reflects the traditions of hospitality in Kinugawa Onsen, a thermal spring region with deep roots. You see local craftwork from Tochigi displayed in the rooms, and daily life revolves around guests enjoying the baths and exploring the town streets.
The hotel is about 8 minutes from Kinugawa Onsen train station by shuttle bus and is also reachable by car from the expressway. The area offers various transport options, and electric cars can use outdoor charging stations that should be reserved in advance by phone.
The hotel houses a large pipe organ in its lobby, an unexpected feature that surprises visitors upon entering. On the top floor sits a sky garden bath with views of the town and mountains, where you soak in warm water under open skies.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
